BF2 Piloting: The Complete Guide

[oaKenfoLd]

I have seen a number of requests for tidbits of info about piloting, and have just put together a guide covering most of everything.

Please find the guide here:
http://krackhouse.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6460

[jdogg88-Fed]

nice work on that

[oaKenfoLd]

Thx :)
Hope it helps folks out.

[FaultySanity]

Thanks A LOT!

I love that guide...ive been looking for one like that for a long time!

[VISTREL]

Thanks, very nice guide!

[jdogg88-Fed]

hmmm think u can put that in some type of format to D/L that would be nice

[Dre]

Nice!

[imported_angelofdeath]

wow, great tutorial

[Kevin123456789]

thanks now i can out smart them

[Dr. Bullet]

I have seen a number of requests for tidbits of info about piloting, and have just put together a guide covering most of everything.

Please find the guide here:
http://krackhouse.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6460

Masterful, amazing, breathtaking! I'm a fair pilot, but that guide was the best thing I've read about flying. Some of the tactics are new to me, and I can't wait to try them! Thanks!


EDIT: If you like, I can convert it to a PDF for you, pictures and all, to put up on your website as a download. Just put it all into a Word file exactly how you want it, and PM me for my e-mail address :)

[stuartx13]

I cant seem to ever get my joy stick set up right so i always go back to key mouse, i have like 4 sticks so how do i get them to work right?

[oaKenfoLd]

Depends on what kind of stick it is.
What kind is it? Or rather, are they? :)

[Wranger4400]

Thanks for the info.

[skull.deepEyes]

First, they must have USB connectivity - the old gameport versions are not supported!

[rapid-fire]

I use a Saitek EVo Force joystick and had no trouble setting it up. One of the best u can buy. Only problem is that it tends to yaw to the right when when stick is centered axis. Seems like alot of people have that problem with it. Easy to compensate so not much of a big deal.

Great guide that i am sure many people will find informative.

[-OGz-GLUTEUS_MAXIMUS]

Thx for your work on the guide. I have done well in '42 with the planes. These jets are a bit harder for me to wrap my head around. This will help.

[Kronos]

Got a quick question on the guide...you alluded to messing with throttle keys...did you wind up rebinding them to something else ? I have a problem that when I use the s key, it seems to me to hardly do anything....

[oaKenfoLd]

Got a quick question on the guide...you alluded to messing with throttle keys...did you wind up rebinding them to something else ? I have a problem that when I use the s key, it seems to me to hardly do anything....

Kronos,

I bind my throttle to my throttle control on my joystick, and bind afterburners to a button on my stick. Which part are you asking about, I'm not sure I'm getting the question.

oak

[Kronos]

Was just seeing if you had bound your keys to some joystick button...which from your answer I determined you indeed were :)

TY, will try that...perhaps that is why the jet has been so unresponsive...been wondering how I keep getting out-turned...think it has more to do with me trying to use both the keyboard and the joystick rather than putting it all on the joystick.

[z2.Tex]

All i can say if you cant figure out how to pilot, your a total idiot

[gungho]

I use a Saitek EVo Force joystick and had no trouble setting it up. One of the best u can buy. Only problem is that it tends to yaw to the right when when stick is centered axis.

Yup, got the same stick & used to have the same problems. The driver for the stick doesn't seem to initialise properly & sets either YAW or THROTTLE incorrectly. Before you launch BF2, goto ControlPanel->GameControllers & select your stick. Now move THROTTLE, RUDDER & STICK to all limits of movement until the control panel shows all axis contered. The launch BF2 & it should perform OK.

[ScarletKnite]

Here's another great BF Chopper tutorial: http://www.planetbattlefield.com/bf1942/strategy/chopper/cs_manual.htm . It was written in respects to the previous Battlefield games, however much of it is very much applicable to BF2.

[Wranger4400]

Hey I can't pilot the f14 very well. Got any info for me.

[ArmyOfOne*]

First, they must have USB connectivity - the old gameport versions are not supported!

I have a gameport that has a usb connector on it and it works fine.

[high_tail]

nice guide. you can be a teacher. i give it 2 thumbs up

[PunishedOne]

I concur about having a stick. I fly WAY better with KB & M then I EVER will with a stick.

[Fluffyjesus]

Just what i have been looking for. =D

[stuartx13]

Well anyone with a evo stick that has a good profile want to geve me a copy.

[Nid Banikeri]

I find flying with Keyboard + Mouse a lot easier :p and yes I do have a joystick ( cyborg evo ) :evil:

[ConscriptVirus]

thanks..but i dont see the point of that picture with the drag and labels and stuff

[NeonSoldierX]

I don't understand one thing in your guide. Wouldn't we need 2 joysticks for a total of 8 axes? With one joystick you can only perform 4 kinds of movements.

[prodical]

No matter how hard I try and practice, it all goes to s*** as soon as I'm online. I have the maneuvers mastered when I'm alone, get another plane up and I'm screwed it all seems to slip me. Very nice guide, I just need to work on my focus...and dogfighting, I can at least bomb if I stay in the air long enough.

[Bald-Eagle11]

Nice guide thx man .

[TUF11-B]

As long as you have the basics down, keep playing online against other jets. Thats the only way you'll get good at dogfighting. You'll get your arse handed to you a bunch of times but keep working at it. Also get to know each jet. Know the limitations of each one and the best ways to deal with the oppenent jet. For example, as a new pilot, I wouldnt suggest being in the F-35 and going toe to toe with a J-10

No matter how hard I try and practice, it all goes to s*** as soon as I'm online. I have the maneuvers mastered when I'm alone, get another plane up and I'm screwed it all seems to slip me. Very nice guide, I just need to work on my focus...and dogfighting, I can at least bomb if I stay in the air long enough.